Phylum Chordata Introduction
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The phylum Chordata is divided into three subphyla. Urochordata, Cephalochordata and
Vertebrata. Your assignment will be to come up with general information about chordates
and each subphylum. How you organize your information is up to you.
General information



Name the four features found in all chordates
Describe each of the four features
Include one picture with all four features identified and labeled
Urochordata (subphylum)

Give the common names of urochordates

Describe three characteristics of urochordates

Include one picture of a urochordate

Write a poem about what your life would be like as a urochordate
Cephalochordata (subphylum)

Give the common name of cephalochordates

Describe three characteristics of cephalochordates

Include one picture of a cephalochordate

Write a poem about what your life would be like as a cephalochordate
Vertebrata (subphylum)

Describe the main characteristics of vertebrates

Give the names of the seven main classes of vertebrates

Give a brief description of the seven main classes of vertebrates

Choose one class of vertebrates and write a one-page short story (one side of paper)
about what a day in the life of your chosen class would be like (you can’t choose
mammalia because you are already one!)